The obituary, shown below, was originally published in the April 17, 2012
issue of
The Daily Local News (West Chester, PA).
07/21/1908- 04/12/2012 Elizabeth “Betty” Mendenhall Downs, of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Chester Co. Pa. died peacefully at home after a brief illness.
Survivors include a daughter, Sarah Arena, grandchildren, Andrew Arena, Lisa (Tony) Vecchio, and a great grandson Cameron Lorenz.
She was preceded in death by husband Joseph, parents Sarah Mendenhall Kerns and Alfred Mendenhall, and a sister, Jean. She was a graduate of West Chester (Pa.) State Teachers’ College.
Her first job was in a one room school house. Donations may be made to Tidwell Hospice, 4151 37th St. East, Palmetto, Florida, 34221.